Hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis may be caused by diarrhoea, vomiting, laxative or diuretic abuse, liquorice ingestion, antacid medication abuse or excess alcohol intake. Certain endocrine disorders (eg, primary hyperaldosteronism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia and Cushing's syndrome) may also cause hypokalaemic alkalosis.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/hypokalaemic-alkalosis